パンと見み世せ物もの

expression, noun

bread and circuses

A set phrase referring to government policies that provide superficial satisfaction and entertainment to the public to distract from more serious issues. Often used in political or social commentary.

• その政せい治じ家かはパンと見み世せ物もので国こく民みんの不ふ満まんをそらそうとしている。

  That politician is trying to divert public discontent with bread and circuses.